Psalms 116
1 I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
Jeg elsker Herren, for han hører min røst, mine inderlige bønner.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
For han har bøiet sitt øre til mig, og alle mine dager vil jeg påkalle ham.
3 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)
Dødens rep hadde omspent mig, og dødsrikets angster hadde funnet mig; nød og sorg fant jeg. (Sheol h7585)
4 Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
Men jeg påkalte Herrens navn: Akk Herre, frels min sjel!
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
Herren er nådig og rettferdig, og vår Gud er barmhjertig.
6 The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
Herren verner de enfoldige; jeg var elendig, og han frelste mig.
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
Kom igjen, min sjel, til din ro! For Herren har gjort vel imot dig.
8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
For du fridde min sjel fra døden, mitt øie fra gråt, min fot fra fall.
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Jeg skal vandre for Herrens åsyn i de levendes land.
10 I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”
Jeg trodde, for jeg talte; jeg var såre plaget.
11 I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”
Jeg sa i min angst: Hvert menneske er en løgner.
12 What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits towards me?
Hvormed skal jeg gjengjelde Herren alle hans velgjerninger imot mig?
13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.
Jeg vil løfte frelsens beger og påkalle Herrens navn.
14 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.
Jeg vil holde for Herren mine løfter, og det for hele hans folks øine.
15 Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.
Kostelig i Herrens øine er hans frommes død.
16 LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.
Akk Herre! Jeg er jo din tjener, jeg er din tjener, din tjenerinnes sønn; du har løst mine bånd.
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.
Dig vil jeg ofre takkoffer, og Herrens navn vil jeg påkalle.
18 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,
Jeg vil holde for Herren mine løfter, og det for hele hans folks øine,
19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
i forgårdene til Herrens hus, midt i dig, Jerusalem. Halleluja!
